Extracurriculars for people who are not artistic or sporty Answered
Hi,
I’m a sophomore in high school and involved in only one extracurricular, which is my school’s French club. I am aware that college require much more than one and most likely of competitive value, however I am having trouble finding things that I would like to do without making me miserable.
I’m not an athletic or artistic person by nature, this includes anything with drama. I enjoy reading and writing the best, and spend a fair chunk of my spare time to these activities. I also enjoy photography. I was thinking of applying to volunteer at my local library or my regional aquarium. I know that I need to start these activities before the end of my sophomore year.
Any help is immensely appreciated!!
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How much extracurriculars you need depends on the college you're going to apply to. The average is 8 to 10 extracurriculars. I believe if you like writing and reading you should check if your school has a writing club, if not then join your local library.
It all depends on the extracurriculars that your school provides you with. You should pick what you find most interesting and are willing to spend time on. You should have fun on your extracurriculars as well.
Hope this helps
I think you could try joining clubs that have competitive events, for example HOSA (if you're interested in the medical field), FBLA (if you're interested in business related things), or Science Olympiad if your school offers them. Winning and placing in these clubs could be helpful to your college application.
I'm personally in FBLA for 3 years already, and I really enjoyed competing. Studying for these events also gives you extra knowledge that the classes you're taking might not teach. These are just my preferences, but you should definitely do something you enjoy doing so that you can maintain it.
Hope this helps!
Hey there @KaitlynW12!
I'm not a sporty person either, so here are some of the extracurriculars I do:
1. A LitMag club at my school. Since you said you love reading and writing (as do I!), this or something similar could be good. The idea is to produce a magazine of student writing and artwork, and if your school has one, you could be an editor or submit something. If they don't, it might be worth considering since it's a good opportunity for both creatives who want work featured in a 'real' magazine and people who want to work on something like editing a yearbook, but on a smaller scale. A student newspaper is a similar idea.
2. Volunteering. I volunteer with a local foodbank, an organization that helps feed and house unhoused people until they get back on their feet, and with various charities as a Girl Scout. I would definitely reach out to your local library or aquarium to see if they need volunteers.
3. A job/summer internship. Even getting a job in a fast food restaurant or local bookstore will show dedication and commitment. Another idea could be to volunteer or work at a summer camp that focuses on some of your interests. Last summer I did an internship type thing at a theatre camp at a local arts center, which was a great way for me to learn how to direct children's theatre and also just general skills when working with children. There's probably some type of photography camp that could use a teenage volunteer to help out.
These are just a few ideas. All of my majors ECs are things like theatre, dance, violin, or choir, which are kind of sporty/artsy I guess. But I hope some of these ideas helped and I wish you luck!
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